Care & Maintenance Instructions
Care & Maintenance Instructions
Care & Maintenance Instructions
1. Preparation 6. Packaging
• Remove handpiece from tubing • Pack in accordance with current applicable standards/legislation
• Remove bur if using a B or S type autoclave. If using an N type autoclave,
pack AFTER sterilisation.
• Do not submerge handpiece in any solution
7. Sterilisation
2a. Automatic cleaning and disinfection using a
• Sterilise in a steam steriliser (autoclave) at a temperature not
thermo/washer disinfector exceeding 138°C in accordance with current applicable
• Always ensure that handpieces are placed on the correct standards. Always remove from autoclave as soon as cycle is
adaptors complete.
• Cleaning agent pH level must be between 2.5-10.5
8. Storage
• Rinse cycle must be activated
• Store handpieces protected from dust, dirt and microorganisms,
OR (if automatic method is not available see 2b below) ideally in an upright position (head up)
2b. Manual cleaning using tap water, brushes and • Handpieces MUST be stored dry
• Always comply with expiry dates of sterilised items in accordance
cloths with current applicable standards/legislation
• Clean handpiece under cold or tepid running water using a soft
to medium brush
3. Inspect
• Inspect handpieces for debris and repeat above process if
necessary
• Lubricate chuck mechanism using PANA SPRAY plus with tip QD Nozzle – Z096-090
nozzle at least 2-3 times per week For QD Couplings
5b. Manual lubrication using NSK PANA SPRAY plus Standard E-Type Nozzle – Z019-090
For E-Type attachments
• Select correct nozzle for handpiece (see list below)
NSK Surgical Head Nozzle – Z114-090
• Shake spray can For E-Type attachments and surgical heads: SGM-I, SGMS-I and
• Keep spray can in upright position SGQ-H
Borden 2 hole
For Borden 2 hole High Speed handpieces –
Tip nozzle for Borden
T904-001 Borden®
2/3 and Midwest 4 hole
turbines and Borden
Kavo Coupling
2/3 and Midwest 4 hole
For High Speed handpieces that connect to Kavo® Multiflex air motors
LUX® couplings – Z257-020 Kavo®
Z020-201
Sirona Coupling
For High Speed handpieces that connect to Sirona® Quick
couplings – Z257-023 Sirona®
Tip nozzle for chuck
W&H Coupling
mechanism maintenance
For High Speed handpieces that connect to W&H® Roto
Quick® couplings – Z257-021 W&H® Z020-201
F-Type Head
For ENDO-MATE DT, TC / TASKAL Wizard Heads –
Z280-042 F-Type